Let us hope we can settle the matter without _____ more trouble.

 Few pleasures can equal ________ of a cool drink on a hot day.  

.Bicycles made in China are cheaper than ________ made in Japan, but almost as good in quality.

He talked again and again to his friend about careful driving, but _____ just turned a deaf ear to his words.

Sarah decides to move to Hainan because she thinks that the air there is much fresher than ___ here.